Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Fortify VR - Model Numbers: CD1231-40 and CD1231-40Q Recalled by St Jude Medical Inc. Due to The device may exhibit premature battery depletion.

Date: August 28, 2017
Company: St Jude Medical Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact St Jude Medical Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Fortify VR - Model Numbers: CD1231-40 and CD1231-40Q; Fortify ST VR, Model Numbers: CD1241-40 and CD1241-40Q; Fortify Assura VR, Model Numbers: CD1257-40, CD1257-40Q, CD1357-40C, CD1357-40Q; Fortify Assura ST VR, Model Numbers: CD1263-40, CD1263-40Q, CD1363-40C, CD1363-40Q; Fortify DR, Model Numbers: CD2231-40 and CD2231-40Q; Fortify ST DR, Model Numbers: CD2241-40 and CD2241-40Q; Fortify Assura DR, Model Numbers: CD2257-40, CD2257-40Q, CD2357-40C, CD2357-40Q; Fortify Assura ST DR, Model Numbers: CD2263-40, CD2263-40Q, CD2363-40C, CD2363-40Q Product Usage Fortify and Fortify Assura implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDS) are intended to provided ventricular anti-tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias. The devices may also be programmed to provide single or dual chamber bradycardia pacing

Quantity: 90,563 units

Why Was This Recalled?

The device may exhibit premature battery depletion.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About St Jude Medical Inc.

St Jude Medical Inc. has 36 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report